A.W. Lymn Cotmanhay

183 reviews

A.W. Lymn is a family-run funeral director firm serving bereaved families from Cotmanhay, Heanor, Kimberley, and other communities in the area.

Latest Verified Reviews

Joan Hazeldine 27th Feb 2023

Excellent, everything was carried out in a very dignified and respectful manner and we were kept informed all the way through.

Margaret Lawson 22nd Feb 2023

All very well organised with that personal touch, Nothing was too much trouble and all ran very smoothly , Thank you.

Emma Burton 17th Feb 2023

very kind and compassionate everything was perfect for mums send off

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Funeral arrangements

  • Home visit
  • 24 hour telephone support
  • On-site parking
  • Chapel of rest
  • Hearse
  • Limousine
  • Horse-drawn hearse
  • Bespoke vehicle
  • Coffin
  • Personalised coffin
  • Casket
  • Headstone / Plaque
  • Urn
  • Memorial jewellery
  • Floral tributes
  • Charitable donations
  • Newspaper announcement
  • Online obituary
  • Memorial book
  • Order of service sheets
  • Music
  • Video tribute
  • Funeral webcasting
  • Catering
  • Dove release
  • Balloon release
  • Fireworks

Types of funeral

  • Traditional burial
  • Simple funeral
  • Traditional cremation
  • Green funeral
  • Direct cremation
  • Burial at sea
  • Non-religious funeral
  • Anglican funeral
  • Roman Catholic funeral
  • Muslim funeral
  • Jewish funeral
  • Sikh funeral
  • Hindu funeral
  • Buddhist funeral
  • Children’s funeral

Financial arrangements

  • Financial advice
  • Wills & probate
  • Pre-paid funeral plan

Additional services

  • Repatriation
  • Bereavement counselling
  • List of mourners

Location

113 Cotmanhay Road
Cotmanhay
Ilkeston
Derbyshire
DE7 8NG

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours
Call: 0115 930 1639

About Us

In 2003, the Cotmanhay branch joined A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service. Before then, it was the headquarters of the Ilkeston Co-op Funeral Service, which opened in 1979.

Bennerley House, the beautiful building where the funeral home is located, originally belonged to a local carpenters and includes a reception area, family rooms, visitation rooms, cold room facilities and garaging for part of our fleet of Rolls Royce hearses and limousines.

Mick Schofield is the funeral director responsible for this office and is assisted by funeral arranger Nikki Anderson.

The opening times are from 9 am to 5 pm from Monday to Friday, but you can call at any time on the telephone number to arrange an appointment – you will then be able to arrange a meeting at your convenience.

The branch covers all of Cotmanhay and its surrounding area, including Awsworth, Cossall, Eastwood, Heanor, Langley Mill, Loscoe, Shipley, Smalley, Stanley, West Hallam and further afield.

A W Lymn The Family Funeral Service was founded in 1907 and is now managed by Nigel, Matthew and Jackie Lymn Rose.

Latest Obituaries

Marjorie   Hammersley

Marjorie Hammersley

Apr 1926 - Dec 2023

Harry   Edward Chapman

Harry Edward Chapman

Apr 1937 - Dec 2023

Jeffrey   King

Jeffrey King

Dec 1940 - Dec 2023

Deborah Ann   Blades

Deborah Ann Blades

Apr 1965 - Dec 2023

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Joan Hazeldine 27th Feb 2023

    Excellent, everything was carried out in a very dignified and respectful manner and we were kept informed all the way through.

    A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
    Thank you for your kind words, it was a privilege to take care of Patricia and all her family. Nicola.
  • 5 Margaret Lawson 22nd Feb 2023

    All very well organised with that personal touch, Nothing was too much trouble and all ran very smoothly
    , Thank you.

    A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
    Thank you for these kind words. Having known you a long time it was a real privilege to be asked do this for Mr Lawson. Mick.
  • 5 Emma Burton 17th Feb 2023

    very kind and compassionate everything was perfect for mums send off

    A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
    Thank you Emma for your kind words, it was a privilege for me and all the staff involved to take care of your mother and you and your family. Nicola.
  • 5 Tina Herrod 14th Feb 2023

    Unfortunately this is the 2nd time our family have had to use A.W.Lymn Cotmanhay. After the 1st funeral there was no other funeral directors we would have used. Mick, Nicola, Wayne and the other staff members are kind, supportive and professional. Any time and any question they have always assisted in any way they could, Nothing was ever too much trouble. Such a difficult time its lovely to know you and your loved one is in safe hands. We are beyond grateful.Thank you for providing our Mum with the service and day she deserved.x

    A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
    Dear Tina, thank you for leaving such a lovely review but most of all thank you for trusting us to take care of your mum Rita. It was a privilege for me, Mick, Wayne and all the staff involved, to look after you and your family following the sad loss of your much-loved mum. My kindest regards Nicola.
  • 5 Valerie Shakh 23rd Oct 2022

    Michelle at Lymns guided us all the way through our mother's funeral. Michelle went above and beyond to help us give our mum the best funeral. Nothing was too much trouble and it was done with compassion and thoughtfulness. On the day of the funeral we were advised of what was happening every step of the way. Thank you Lymns of Cotmanhay.

    A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
    Dear Valerie, such lovely words I can’t thank you enough for allowing myself and us all at A W Lymn to look after the arrangements for you late mum Eileen. You are all such a great family, it was lovely to have helped you all giving mum such a fitting send off. From Michelle and us all at Cotmanhay Thank you.
  • 5 Amanda Payne 6th Oct 2022

    From the moment we walked into the office at Lymns cotmanhay ,we were dealt with by caring , compassionate staff. Michelle made a sad situation comfortable and as pleasant as it could be.
     A couple of the lads had already asked if they could be scheduled to work on mums funeral as they had also done the funerals of our dad and younger sister! Michelle gave us the confidence to instruct them to carry out the most personal service and she also confirmed our choice of celebrant Tracey Mathews to be a great choice.
    Tracey also encouraged us to have the service so aptly tailored to our dear mum by putting lots of hours in listening to stories from old friends and family.She was spot on with her eulogy celebrating mums colourful life, just perfect.  We can’t thank Tracey and Lymns at cotmanhay enough …..you did our mum and us proud, from the bottom of our hearts we thank you, Mandy, Wayne and families.

    A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
    Dear Mandy, Wayne and family , thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review on Funeral Guide and for allowing us to look after your mum. It was lovely hearing stories about her, such a strong lady with such a fun loving and big character, im so glad you chose such a brilliant song for the end of the service. You really did your mum proud the both of you. I will pass on to Tracey Matthews and to Mick and Wayne and from us all Thank you again – Michelle.
  • 4 Paul Titherley 25th Sep 2022

    I’m not happy with the thing
    I will discuss this matter with manger in charge everything else was good 

    Matthew Lymn Rose replied
    Thank you for your time on the 'phone, once again please do accept our apologies that Dad's year of birth was wrong in the Eulogy given by the Celebrant. He has apologised, and we will make a donation to the Royal British Legion on your behalf because of it. Thank you for making us aware.
  • 5 Neil Biggs 12th Sep 2022

    I would on behalf of all my family express our thanks for the exemplary service you provided for Mum.Special thanks to Michelle for her care shown to Mum and all of us, her skills in organising every little detail meant the day went without any hitches.Special thanks also to Mick who's presence walking in front of the hearse only made the occasion more special to us, and ensuring we gave Mum a good send off.

    A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
    On behalf of myself and Mick we would like to both thank you for leaving such a lovely review. It was our pleasure looking after the arrangements of your mother and thank you for trusting us in doing so. From Michelle and all the Cotmanhay team
  • 5 Rosemary Wilson 15th Aug 2022

    Excellent service.

    A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
    Dear Rosemary and Family, Thank you for the five stars and the lovely review and trusting us to look After Alan’s funeral arrangements, From Michelle and all at Cotmanhay
  • 5 Christopher Grubb 14th Aug 2022

    Couldn't do enough for us. Staff were amazing and helped with everything they could. Couldn't ask for better for my mums service.

    A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
    Dear Chris and Vicky

    Thank you for allowing and trusting us to take care of Whendy and taking the time to leave such a lovely review, From Michelle, Julia and us all at Cotmanhay
  • 5 Nick Sharp 24th Jul 2022

    Very professional and friendly, the organisation of the funeral was above expectation.
    Even stayed open late, so I could see my mum.
    Took the worry and work  away, made it much easier.
    10 out of 10.

    A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
    Nick and family,  thank you for letting us look after the funeral arrangements for your late mother and for leaving such a lovely review.  It was my pleasure staying a little longer so you could all visit mum together as a family, you all did her proud.  From us all at Cotmanhay Thank you again 
  • 5 Joyce Lander 11th Jul 2022

    There is nothing I can say other than that you were excellent in every way in helping me after the death of my husband.

    A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
    Dear Joyce, it was a privilege looking after you and the arrangements of Micks funeral at such a difficult time, You really did him proud. Thankyou for the lovely comments. Michelle
  • 5 Paul Henshaw 24th May 2022

    Excellent service from collecting our Mother right through to the cremation. All staff very understanding a very good team of people. Special thank you to Mick Schofield who made a difficult time much easier to deal with.

    Paul Henshaw 

    A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
    Paul, thanks to your and Gary for these kind words, I'm glad I was able to make things a little easier for you at this difficult time. Mick.
  • 5 Tom Lakin 16th May 2022

    Excellent service from both Michelle & Mick, nothing was too much trouble, they handled everything professionally to make the passing of our mother more bearable, we can’t thank them enough.

    A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
    We would like to thank you for the lovely comment and kind words, Myself and Mick are pleased we made the passing of you lovely mother more bearable, but we could see how close you all are as a family which goes a long way in helping us give our best to you all. From us all at Cotmanhay Thank you
  • 5 Terry Meakin 10th May 2022

    A very professional and thorough service on all levels from start to finish, we couldn't have been more pleased with the service we received from all involved at A. W. Lymns and would highly recommend them to anyone.

    A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
    I have passed your comment to Kevin Hall who arranged your Father’s funeral and Mick Schofield who conducted on the day and they both asked me to pass on their best wishes to you and your mother. Thank you for the kind words and taking the time to leave such a lovely review from Michelle and all at Cotmanhay
  • 5 Darren Smith 3rd Apr 2022

    Michelle was excellent, she made the whole process very easy, and chosing Tracey has the celebrant for the service was a fabulous decision.
    Everything ran smoothly and we'll remember the day for a long time.
    Thank you

    A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
    Dear Darren and Amanda, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. Having met your mother when she arranged the pre-paid plan it really was a pleasure to look after her when she passed, she really was a lovely lady. I’m really pleased the celebrant Tracey was a good match and that we were able to give mum the send off she deserved. It was lovely to hear you were all dancing at the end of the service to mums’ favourite song Penny Arcade, a song, when arranging the funeral, she said she loved and was adamant it to be played in her service. On behalf at us all at Cotmanhay Thank you again.
  • 5 Brian Turner 6th Mar 2022

    A very big thankyou to Lymns and for the support and guidance we received. We were guided through the whole process at the initial meeting. Options were discussed, without being pushy, we really could not have asked for better support throughout. The receptionist was always helpful, the staff on the day was amazing and Nothing was too much trouble for them.
    On behalf of the Turner family I wish to thank you all for your professional services and care given towards my wife.

    A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
    Thank you for these very kind words, they mean a lot to Michelle and I and we were honoured to be able to guide you through this difficult time. Mick
  • 5 David Peter Roe 27th Feb 2022

    Courteous, polite, efficient, sympathetic, and professional from start to finish

    A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
    Thank you for these kind words, it was our pleasure to help you through this sad time. Mick.
  • 5 Antony Taylor 25th Feb 2022

    The team were brilliant with us from start to finish. Nothing was too much trouble and they worked with kindness compassion and a genuine warmth. From Michelle in the office who organised everything seamlessly keeping me updated throughout to Mick and his wonderful team on the day of Dads funeral.

    Thank you so much for making the most difficult of situations a little easier to deal with ❤

    A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
    Thank you for the kind words and leaving such a lovely review. We are pleased we could help you all at such a difficult time arranging your fathers funeral. From myself, Mick and the team at Cotmanhay thank you again, Michelle
  • 5 Margaret Lamb 21st Feb 2022

    Absolute perfection, the send off we wanted for our husband, dad, daddar, too bigs daddar, & great great daddar, nothing was too much trouble, thankyou Michelle & Mick from the bottom of our hearts 

    A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
    Thank you very much for the kind comments, absolute honour to help such a lovely family at such a difficult time. From Michelle, Mick and all at Cotmanhay
    P.s Mick still has the bus pass, can he still use it?!


  • 5 Nigel Thompson 3rd Jan 2022

    Michelle organised a perfect send off for our dad Peter it’s the personal touch that made all the organising simple her advice was most valuable the celebrant Richard who she recommended was excellent and Mick lead the procession immaculately making a sad occasion as easy and memorable as possible 
    A truly professional but personal service by all concerned 

    A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
    Dear Nigel, thank you for asking us to look after your Dad's funeral arrangements and taking the time to write such a wonderful review. It was a privilege to be asked to look after your father so soon after losing your father-in-law. I'm pleased Richard was the right choice to take the service and thank you again from Michelle, Mick and the Team at Cotmanhay.
  • 5 Shakera Lebeter 30th Dec 2021

    Our family can not thank them enough for the day my mum had couldnt have wished for a better service.
    A Big thankyou to Tracey Matthews for her service it was a really nice send off on such a bad day.

    A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
    Thank you Shakera for the kind review, we are pleased Tracey Matthews looked after you with the service and you felt supported by us through this difficult time of losing your mum From Michelle, Mick and the team at Cotmanhay
  • 5 Lisa Newton 18th Dec 2021

    Thank you very much to Michelle and all the team. You did our Scott  proud. Nothing was too much trouble. Calming atmosphere to make you feel at ease at a terrible time of grief. 

    A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
    To Scott’s lovely family, Thank you for taking the time to write this review, it was a honour to take care of the arrangements for your brother who was clearly loved by all for his kindness within our community. From us all at Cotmanhay, Thank you
  • 5 Jill Weston 13th Dec 2021

    i was very pleased with the serves i reserved from the time i spoke to the staff when my brother passed away they could not do enough for me they were very helpful thanks to all the staff that was involved Mrs Jill Weston .

    A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
    Dear Jill, Thank you for the kind words and taking the time to write a lovely review.  It was a pleasure looking after the funeral arrangements for your late brother Barry.
    From Michelle, Mick and all the team at Cotmanhay
  • 5 Michelle Wheatley 9th Dec 2021

    After losing my Husband suddenly , I myself along with every one that attended the Funeral / Cremation had only praise and appreciation for Funeral Company
    "A.W. Lymn" they conducted the Funeral from beginning to End with the utmost consideration and compassion, not a single person attending had any cause to complain and spoke of them with such high regards, As for myself and his Family cannot begin to thank "Mick" and all concerned for the impeccable and truly wonderful way we were treated.
    yours Sincerely
    Mrs Wheatley & Family xx

    A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
    I would like to say a big thank you to you and your family for these kind words. It is very nice that you took the time to send a review in at such a sad time for you, especially at this time of the year. I am very happy that everything went to your wishes and that this gives you some comfort. Thank you again, Mick.

Address
113 Cotmanhay Road
Cotmanhay
Ilkeston
Derbyshire
DE7 8NG

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Latest Verified Reviews

Joan Hazeldine 27th Feb 2023

Excellent, everything was carried out in a very dignified and respectful manner and we were kept informed all the way through.

Margaret Lawson 22nd Feb 2023

All very well organised with that personal touch, Nothing was too much trouble and all ran very smoothly , Thank you.

Emma Burton 17th Feb 2023

very kind and compassionate everything was perfect for mums send off

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